This tour allows you to discover the northern part of Vietnam with magnificent landscapes. First you go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a mountain range with dense forest, beautiful rice terraces and breathtaking scenery. You can appreciate the nature as well as the customs of the ethnic groups.

You continue to Ninh Binh nicknamed "Halong Bay in Land" with its many limestone hills and tunnels dug by erosion. You enjoy a ride in rowing boat in the middle of rocky peaks.

The focus will undoubtedly be on an unforgettable cruise in Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site with spectacular seascapes of limestone pillars emerging from emerald waters.

Program in brief

Day 1: Hanoi -Pu Luong

Day 2: Pu Luong -Ninh Binh

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

Day 4: Halong - Hanoi / or flight departure

Program details

Day 1: Hanoi - Pu Luong - Hang Village (Lunch / Dinner)

8:00: Picked by the guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi, depart for Pu Luong (4 hours drive). After lunch, take an excursion through beautiful villages located on the side of the hills, surrounded by beautiful rice fields, observe bamboo water wheels made by hand. Trekking through small trails embellished with vegetation to reach a picturesque village sitting at the foot of an imposing mountain. End of the day of trekking in Pu Luong, overnightin a stilt house of a white Thai family in Hang village.

Day 2: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (Breakfast / Lunch)

After breakfast with the locals, you go to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, one of the most famous sites of Vietnam, also nicknamed the "Halong Bay in land" with many limestone hills and tunnels dug by erosion. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride through the rocky peaks of Tam Coc,then bike tour (note: transfer by car for those who do not want to ride a bike) to Bich Dong pagodas (2km) located on the hillside. Continue the bike ride tour to Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 10th century to visit the temples of Dinh and Le Kings. (Note: Depending on your state of health, you can continue cycling to Hoa Lu (8km from Tam Coc), otherwise you can be transferred by private car). Overnight in Tam Coc.

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay (200 kms - 4h drive). Arrive in Ha Long around noon, board a cruise in Halong Bay that allows you to explore every corner of the bay. Lunch and dinner on board. Night aboard the cruise in private cabin (double or twin cabin).

Halong Bay Cruise Program Day 1:

- 12:00-12:30 Boarding the Cruise.

- 13:00-15:30 Have lunch when the Cruise goes through the limestone islands ...

- 15:30-16:30 Kayaking in the hidden areas of the Bay and around Luon Cave.

- 16:30 Return to the Cruise.

- 16:30-17:30 Cruise to Soi Sim Island. Swim or rest on the beach of Soi Sim or climb to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

- 09:30-10: 30 Continue the discovery of the Bay passing the fishing village Hang Ba, islet of Dog ...

- 10:30-11:30 Participate in the cooking demonstration and then enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal when the Cruise returns to the pier

- 12:00 pm Landing.

* Note: The cruise program could change depending on each different cruise.

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Included in the price:

Accommodation in Pu Luong and Pu Luong

Night aboard cruise in Halong Bay (twin / double / triple cabin)

Ground transportation (air-conditioned car, 4x4, minibus or coach depending on the number of participants)

French or English guide on all the circuit

Excursions and visits mentioned in the program

Meals mentioned in the program

Not included in the price:

River kayaking at Pu Luong: $ 7 / person

Visa letter: $ 8 / person

Visas and immigration fees upon arrival: $ 25 / person

International tickets to / from Vietnam

Travel insurance and / or medical insurance

Meals not mentioned in the program

Supplement room accommodation (charged separately)

Surcharge for high season or special events

Gratuities, drinks and other personal expenses

Notes on the itinerary:

The program may be changed due to local weather conditions or other unexpected reasons.

Prices may change if the program changes.

Museums in Vietnam are closed every Monday.

Programs do not include early check-in or late check-out for hotels. In Vietnam, rooms are normally available from 14:00 and must be vacated by 12:00. For an early availability or a late release, it will then be necessary to make the request with additional expenses.